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Booker T. High School Audition Workshops

All Day 11/15 - 1/10
Community Events
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

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Color Me Calm

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Join us for an hour of fun as we color our stress away. We will provide the coloring sheets and supplies, but feel free to bring you own. 

Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of fun as we color our stress away. We will provide the coloring sheets and supplies, but feel free to bring you own. 

Chinese Mahjong

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Audelia Road - In Library at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Whether you're new to the game or have plenty of experience, this is a casual place to learn to play Chinese Mahjong and hang out with fellow players. All skill levels are welcome.

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Whether you're new to the game or have plenty of experience, this is a casual place to learn to play Chinese Mahjong and hang out with fellow players. All skill levels are welcome.

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Zonta Club of Dallas Presents: Holly Stevens

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

We are excited to welcome Holly Stevens and the Zonta Club of Dallas for a presentation!

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

We are excited to welcome Holly Stevens and the Zonta Club of Dallas for a presentation!

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Feel-Good Friday: Yoga & Meditation

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Programs
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Tired? Stressed? Anxious? We're here for you!

Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice yoga with Jarrett Chatman and meditation with Sahaja Yoga. All levels of experience are welcome.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tired? Stressed? Anxious? We're here for you!

Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice yoga with Jarrett Chatman and meditation with Sahaja Yoga. All levels of experience are welcome.

Fiber Art Craft Meetup

PURLS Fiber Arts Meet-up

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

🧶Knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.🧶

Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn.

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

🧶Knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.🧶

Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn.

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Chinese Mahjong Club

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Tuesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Looking to play Mahjong in a relaxed, friendly environment? We're a club that meets Tuesdays and Fridays to socialize and play games of a beginner-friendly Chinese version of mahjong with optional scoring.

Craft and Chat

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Got a stubborn project you need to finish?  Want to connect with others who enjoy crafting?  Eager to show off your projects and skills?  Our Craft and Chat is for you!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Got a stubborn project you need to finish?  Want to connect with others who enjoy crafting?  Eager to show off your projects and skills?  Our Craft and Chat is for you!

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Mahjong - CANCELLED 1/9

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Are you interested in learning how to play mahjong? Are you already a master looking for some new competition? All skill levels are welcome at our new Mahjong Club!

 

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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how to play mahjong? Are you already a master looking for some new competition? All skill levels are welcome at our new Mahjong Club!

 

Guitar Class

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Ukulele Class

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Kid's Zumba

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Get those Friday jitters out with this Zumba class, especially for kids! Bring water and a towel because we're about to sweat!

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Get those Friday jitters out with this Zumba class, especially for kids! Bring water and a towel because we're about to sweat!

Violin Class

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Voice Class

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Vickery Park - Auditorium at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Teen Game Day

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

Teens can start their weekends with games and activities at the library including video games, board games, and card games. 

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Teens can start their weekends with games and activities at the library including video games, board games, and card games. 

Keyboard Class

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library!

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Creative Writing Club

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

The Central Library hosts a creative writing club every other Saturday!

We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you stay motivated, and shares in the joys and woes of creative writing.

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Central Library hosts a creative writing club every other Saturday!

We hope to build a supportive group that provides accountability, helps you stay motivated, and shares in the joys and woes of creative writing.

Booker T. High School Audition Workshop - Theatre

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary! 

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary! 

Booker T. High School Audition Workshop - Theatre

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary! 

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary! 

Booker T. High School Audition Workshop - Theatre

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary! 

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary! 

Booker T. High School Audition Workshop - Theatre

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary! 

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Start your journey to becoming a Booker T. Creative Revolutionary! 

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Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Forest Green - Study Room A at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Grab your dice and bag of tricks and stop by the Forest Green Branch Library's biweekly Dungeons and Dragons event!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab your dice and bag of tricks and stop by the Forest Green Branch Library's biweekly Dungeons and Dragons event!

Loom Knitting / Telar Circular

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Prairie Creek - Classroom 1 at Prairie Creek Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)
Learn a new skill, share patterns and socialize while knitting.

Aprenda, practique y socialice mientras trabaja en un proyecto de punto.

 

 

Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:
Learn a new skill, share patterns and socialize while knitting.

Aprenda, practique y socialice mientras trabaja en un proyecto de punto.

 

 

Different varieties of small potatoes

Taters and Tomaters Part 1: You say Potato - POSTPONED - TBA

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Classroom G (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Can you dig it?! You won't have to! Learn how to grow potatoes in a laundry basket, hamper, box or bag. It's easy and we will show you how.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom G (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can you dig it?! You won't have to! Learn how to grow potatoes in a laundry basket, hamper, box or bag. It's easy and we will show you how.